While it’s not always a popular topic, not having a Will means that you have not set out your unique wishes with respect to your estate. In turn, that means Ontario’s default provisions will apply to make decisions for you. Making a valid Will overrides...
The summer real estate season is here and you probably have noticed the moving trucks in your neighbourhood. Unfortunately, sometimes those trucks (and the movers) have to play a costly waiting game if purchasers plan to move in on the same day that the deal...
Title insurance insures against losses you face from any defect in title to your home or business property. Prior to the introduction of title insurance in Ontario, a purchaser’s lawyer would have to perform a myriad of title and off-title searches which usually involved numerous...
For many, this time of year is the season of giving; unfortunately, for fraudsters, it is the season of taking away. Fraud attempts tend to increase around the holidays when banks are closed or under-staffed. Title fraud usually involves someone stealing your identity or using a...
Your Will and estate planning should be reviewed regularly. Your circumstances or the law may change, or you may change your mind with respect to your prior decisions. It is recommended that you review your planning at regular intervals and also whenever there are significant...
In Ontario, when you are buying a new home then you are entitled to warranty coverage. The coverage is provided by TARION pursuant to the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act. There are some homes that are not covered, including condominium conversions from apartment or...
More and more often, developers are turning to condominium ownership structures in designing their communities and condominium communities are becoming more prevalent. If you are contemplating a transaction involving a resale condominium or if you are refinancing an existing condominium it is always wise to...
With a New Year come new challenges and new possibilities. Whether you’ve got a great idea for a start-up business or need a property holding company to protect your investments, there are a number of choices that your lawyer should guide you through. Simply registering...
Unless you are the only owner of the business, then the answer is always: Yes. When friends, relatives or even business associates decide to start a business together, the prospects often seem rosy. However, as the business progresses there are inevitable questions, issues and disputes...
Mortgage rates are at incredibly low levels right now. There are many reasons you may want or need to refinance your property, some of the most common reasons are: Your mortgage is up and it’s time to renew for another term (whether or not you’re...
